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GX53 JUY

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,542 mi
Last recorded121,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 JUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,542 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,584 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 116,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2020 116,507 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 116,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,157 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,163 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,631 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 108,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,242 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 97,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp reliability report

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GX53 JUY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 83,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 JUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX53 JUY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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